TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-979-8280 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Lindsey Falkenburg |
Parks Planning Manager |
TITLE:
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Old Fire House Facility Recommendation
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
At this study session the Parks and Recreation Department, with support from Stepherson & Associates, will present the Stakeholder Group recommendation and report on the future of the Old Fire House Facility for discussion.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
The Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture, and Conservation Plan (PARCC)
Teen Services Engagement Report (2025)
Community Priorities for the Future of Redmond’s Community Centers (2017)
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
To keep Council apprised of the Old Fire House Facility Recommendation community engagement process.
OUTCOMES:
The Stakeholder Group evaluated options and formed a majority and minority recommendation for City Council consideration. The final report summarizes the rationale for the recommendation, highlights key community priorities, and provides Council with insight into the benefits, challenges, and trade-offs of each option to support an informed decision.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
• Stakeholder Group Meeting 1: September 10, 2025
• Stakeholder Group Meeting 2: September 17, 2025
• Focus Group Meeting 1: September 22, 2025
• Focus Group Meeting 2: September 24, 2025
• Stakeholder Group Meeting 3: October 1, 2025
• Stakeholder Group Meeting 4: October 8, 2025
• Stakeholder Group Meeting 4: October 22, 2025
• Stakeholder Group Meeting 6: October 29, 2025
• Outreach Methods and Results:
The Stakeholder Group was formed through a collaborative process with input from City Staff and the City Council Teen Center Subcommittee and ultimately approved by City Leadership.
The Focus Groups were open to the public - information was shared with the public through targeted emails, social media, eNews, online updates, flyers, etc.
• Feedback Summary:
Takeaways from the community engagement process will be summarized in the final report.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$115,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
100.50100.00410.57121.9023-100-85
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
One-time general fund 2025-2026 budget
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/22/2025 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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9/23/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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10/28/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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11/18/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Current facility conditions - including the roof - will necessitate facility investments in the next 6 months. A proactive decision is necessary to invest where appropriate and should be made by the end of 2025 if possible.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The facility will continue to deteriorate, and decisions will need to be made in a reactive manner.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Old Fire House Facility Recommendation Process
Attachment B - Stakeholder, Focus Group, and Community Engagement and Outreach
Attachment C - Old Fire House Facility Recommendation Final Recommendation and Report
Attachment D - Redmond OFH Engagement - Community Focus Groups Summary
Attachment E - Presentation